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SPEAK YOUR MIND
What's your best massage
experience as a client?
I entered massage
school without
ever having had
bodywork. This has
allowed me a unique
perspective. Some
of the best sessions
that come to mind
are those where I
was—as the client—
able to understand
something that I
could then take
to my table as the
therapist and help
my clients better.
Whenever you're
able to experience
what someone
else is struggling
with, and have that
lightbulb moment
of a new technique
to try with them,
it's very rewarding.
BRITTANY H.
CARY, NORTH CAROLINA
FROM FACEBOOK
In my 10-plus years as a massage therapist,
I've had the opportunity to trade massage
work with several peers. One in particular
stands out—not because we traded the most,
but because she listened and worked on the areas
important to me. Kristi Watson Foor is one of the
most accomplished massage therapists at paying attention to
detail, and she's driven to meet or exceed her clients' needs.
KEVIN DEIGHAN
During a Michael Young muscle release technique class in 2008, I was suffering
from plantar fasciitis. Michael worked on me two different times that weekend
and made an impression. I continue to use his techniques in my practice today.
DAWN SVOBODA WAGNER
I had serious pulling pain in my right scapula, and I couldn't even lift my arm
or sleep at night. I could not reach it myself and a tennis ball just wouldn't
hit the spot. So, one day in class, I had two people massaging my shoulder,
and my classmate, Trent Erickson, walked over, got in there, and worked that
kink right out. It was a good hurt. Next day, my arm was mobile again.
NIECY WARREN
I have severe TMJ. Victoria Craigie from I Do
Therapy was able to massage my jaw enough
to relieve some of the pressure on the left side
of my face. I can't wait for future sessions.
SARAH VERALDI
FROM TWITTER
My best massage experience was falling
asleep within the first 10 minutes of my
massage and waking up when it was over!
@J_LOVITT
Tell us about an "oops"
moment in your practice.
Publication Date: July/August
Gloves? No gloves? When have
you had to make this choice
when working with clients?
Publication Date: Sept/Oct
Email your responses to
darren@abmp.com. Your
submission can be as short as
you'd like and up to 250 words.
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